A friend and I just completed Gordon's Fundamental & Intermediate Carbine Class this past weekend. As a firearms enthusiasts and weekly range geek, I can truly say that taking this class really opened my eyes on what my rifle and me are capable of doing. Main thing Gordon teaches is "safety first!" We all left with the same amount of holes we arrived in. As this is somewhat a beginners course, on the first day Gordon is extremely informative, knowledgeable, and patient in showing and teaching us the ins & outs of our AR15 platform rifles. He taught us how to zero our rifles from 10yds to 100yds, understanding of height over bore, proper stance, grip, and shooting technique. I've been shooting for many years and always thought they way I shoot was correct until Gordon gave me some pointers which elevated my accuracy by correcting my stance. All though day one was somewhat a refresher course for me, I couldn't wait for day two. I was addicted. On day two, it got more intense. We zero'd our carbines to a 50yd zero and started to learn various shooting positions. We went prone, side prone (left&right), on our backs, kneeling, etc. This is beyond what one can do at a shooting range. We even learned to transition from shoulder to shoulder and to shoot from concealment. I wasn't expecting this level of training for an beginner/intermediate carbine course. it doesn't matter if you have a noveske, POF, LaRue, rifle that is a safe queen or a PSA or Frankenstein rifle, taking it out and putting this tool to work is what these rifles are made for. Gordon has taught me the the fundamentals of my rifle and how to become a safe and respectable operator. As this is my first firearms training class I've taken, I can truly say that I had more fun in 2 days than I did by going to the range every weekend for the past few years. I'm already signing up for his handgun course in September and his carbine skill builder course in October. Anyone who wants to learn more and build a solid foundation on firearms safety should take this class. For the price, you will not go wrong. Hands down to the training LEO and Military personnel has gone through. It is tough and exhilarating. read more

Gray Ops FireArms Specialty Training - 50yd zero - Firearm Training Near Me

Training: #SAFETYFIRST#GRAYOPS Each class starts with speaking the 4 rules of handgun safety and explanation of each. Training is always a little intimidating even more so when the words handgun or firearm is in front of Training. Gray Ops Instructors walk you through those uneasy feelings of intimidation. Each exercise is explained thoroughly and made sure you understand each step without the drill Sargent mentality.#SafetyFirst They are also Safety Instructors in my mind. The outcome in their classes beg to question..."Do I have the same holes God gave me, Am I more confident in handling a firearm, Have I become a more competent firearm handler??? The answer is a BIG YES! I give 5 plus stars. read more

I have had several classes with Gray Ops now and I couldnt think of training anywhere else. They are very professional, knowledgeable, and will help you out at whatever experience you may have with firearms - yes even ZERO experience!! They offer multiple classes with all types of firearms throughout the entire year. Highly recommend!! read more

Gray Ops FireArms Specialty Training - Firearm Training Near Me

If you're looking to take a training course on Tactical Handgun classes, Gray Ops FireArms Specialty Training is the place to go to. I've owned my handgun since September 2011 and have shot different handguns for over a year plus so I'm not a complete noob. After purchasing my handgun and shooting over 500 plus rounds through it, I was having a difficult time trying to figure out why I was shooting low left and even my friends who have been shooting handguns for over 10 plus years couldn't figure out why I was shooting low left even as they watched me shoot. Well after the first day of taking the fundamental class and with just listening to them explain how to correctly shoot a gun, I was able to correct myself with just their advice on the proper way of shooting a handgun. These guys are as professional as it comes, both Gordon Gray and Patrick Deasy were very friendly and easily approachable. They made the training very comfortable by being very professional and at the same time knowing how to lighten the mood with everybody to make it a better training environment for everybody. They were very helpful when they saw that you were doing an incorrect handling of the gun; they didn't yell at you but gave constructive criticism on how to correctly and properly handle the gun. They paid attention to everybody and was able to answer any questions that were asked of them. I have nothing but great things to say about Gray Ops in which I have been raving to all my friends about this class and have suggested to them to take this class if they ever consider buying a handgun. Being taught by a professional to gain that experience and skill can be the difference between you living and the criminal no longer being a threat and danger to you and your family. read more

I drove up from San Jose to attend the two day handgun Skill Builder class on 3/16-3/17. I consider myself a fairly solid intermediate shooter and wanted a class to bump up my skills to the next level. After exchanging a few emails with Gordon, he agreed to let me attend this class (skipping the fundamental and intermediate classes that they offer). Mostly by word-of-mouth, I had heard a lot about Gray Ops, and it was all positive. So, I went up there with some pretty high expectations. After two days of training, all I gotta say is....wow. Expectations met, and exceeded.....even before the end of the first day. There are so many positives, I simply don't have time to list them all. But, here are the key ones for me: 1. Smaller class size of 12, with 3 instructors watching you (and they do watch you, and provide a lot of input) 2. Wide, wide variety of drills, each with a specific purpose, which becomes crystal clear as the day goes on. 3. Related to #2, a lot of dynamic drills, which were new to me. Not just two stays of shooting static targets. Yes, we had moving targets to engage! Awesome! The only negative I can think of is, I wish they were closer to me in San Jose. ;-) I will be attending a lot more of their classes in the near future. Thanks again to Gordon, Greg, and Pat. read more

Just completed the Basic and Intermediate Carbine Course April 18-19th 2015. Well worth the trip, the hotel, and course fee! Drove up from the East Bay, stayed in Rancho Cordova, Residence Inn, perfect since they have a full kitchen and you can keep everything cold for your cooler, and they serve free breakfast so you start your day off right. Come prepared for long warm days this time of year. You work hard but the dividends are exponential!! Day one: Fundamentals-Great Review: Take it apart and put it back together. I always learn something new, even if I am comfortable with my instrument. Learn all the names, functions and potential obstacle. Absolutely valuable morning. Hard Zero: This is where you have an opportunity to confirm that you are dialed. Had a malfunction with my reticle and switched to irons, good lessons in the value of fundamental training and zeroing both sights. Training validates my previous training and equipment and identified equipment updates. Very excited about the improvement I will be making. This is very purposed class. Every action is designed as building blocks to improve your skills set and understanding. I cannot be more clear. If you own one, It is essential you take this class. You will not be disappointed. Instructors are professional, approachable and genuinely there to support the shooter. If you are serious about your skill, I cannot recommend Grey Ops more! Day two: Intermediate: Be prepared to be challenged and step outside your comfort zone. You will walk away humbled. They provide exceptional challenges to improve your understating of yourself (You don't know what you don't know till someone points it out). You will leave knowing your strengths and weaknesses in both your training and your equipment. You will have a list of things to practice at your local range when you are done. I know I did!! This is a class I would defiantly repeat. The volume of information and personal challenge, I feel I have not scratched the surface. Notes: Bring more fluids that you think, Sunscreen, NSAIDS, Knee and Elbow pads if you are delicate or Band-Aids :-) Bring your training log, You do not want to forget the plethora of "don't forgets and must remembers"!! Registering for my next class NOW!! These classes fill up months in advance. I left wanting more!! :-) I can not thanks Gordon and Allan for their support, help and expertise enought! read more

This is a review of the Fundamental & Intermediate Handgun class. If I could give Gray Ops 100 stars I would. My boyfriend really wanted me to take this class with him. Reluctantly I agreed to do it. I had been shooting a few times with my dad in the past but was really nervous not knowing what I was getting into. The first day I was scared and nervous. Also, not going to lie since I was the only girl in the class I was even more intimidated. I cannot begin to explain how amazing Pat, Lee, and Gordon were in their instruction. They are so good at explaining fully what they want you to learn and at the same time making you feel safe. At the end of the first day I was still feeling a bit timid. I am also a very competitive person and always want to be the best. I was beating myself up about being timid and nervous. I was my own worst enemy on the first day. The next day comes around. I had a moment to myself of not wanting to go back for the intermediate class. Once I got there I felt more comfortable than the day before. We started getting into the drills and I felt and saw myself improving exponentially as the day went on. I was feeling so confident and by the end of the day I was so sad that the class was over. I told my boyfriend the unthinkable that "he was right." I really cannot thank Gordon, Pat and Lee enough for their encouragement and training. I will for sure be doing more of the classes that Gray Ops offers in the future. I feel like a different person when it comes to firearms, safety, and knowledge of firearms. I think every single person would benefit from taking this class. read more

If you are into military style training of being yelled at and humiliated then this is the place for you. I read Lawrence's' review below about them not yelling. Apparently Gordon was in a better mood when he was instructing his class. I do have to say, that the props and scenarios are very good. read more

This year I have completed Fundamental, Intermediate, and Skill Builder level course through Gray Ops with both handgun and carbine and that truly was excellent training! And all I can say is that I'm addicted! These classes are so much more fun than just a day out shooting at whatever. After every course I was on line that night looking for what Gordon's next class was. A class with Gordon is not a joke, its a serious class for people that are intent on furthering their knowledge of weapons manipulation. However at the same time, Gordon and his other trainers Allen, Pat, and Greg do an awesome job of keeping the general atmosphere light yet safe. In one of these classes you will quickly learn that every drill has at least one extra message attached to it to help you grow in your ability and think outside the box. Gray Ops building blocks approach to instructing builds you with the fundamentals and then pushes you beyond what you would have thought you could comfortably do without you even realizing that you are being pushed. There are tons of dynamic drills that pushed us to better operate our weapons and lots of others that will really make you think and open your tunnel vision during the drill. (Its probably a good idea to brush up on square roots and what 3 squared is...just sayn) In these courses I think they expect us to get things wrong the first couple of times we did things, but throughout the course they never once called anyone out on a mistake and never even came close to acting like drill instructors. They were polite and professional from start to finish. And to top it all off, Gordon and his guys are all great to talk to and joke with. read more

I highly recommend Gray Ops hand-gun training. I had developed some bad habits from shooting on my own that caused me to be off target frequently. Within two hours of day one, those problems were amazingly corrected. From there, they took me much further than I expected in a two day course. Patrick and Gordon are very skilled law enforcement professionals. When teaching, they masterfully balance relevant anecdotal experiences with the most up-to-date tactical guidance. When I made mistakes, they intervened immediately and respectfully while emphasizing safety for me and those around me. I noticed the same level of attentiveness for both male and female participants no matter the skill level we brought with us into the course. This is top notch skill building with none of the weekend warrior BS. I will be back in August for more! read more

Gray Ops Tactical Handgun Skill Builder: (Tactical Handgun 2.5), Sacramento, CA August 24-25, 2013 @ Sac Valley Shooting Center Intro: I am a 24 year old technical manager. My job requires a large range of duties, from basic pencil pusher duties to field work. When I have to do field work, it often involves shadowing one of my many technicians and evaluating their work. This forces me to cover an area that goes as far south as Stockton, as far north as New Castle, as far west as Vallejo, and as far east as Pollock Pines, carrying expensive electronic components with me. Prior to this class, I have gone to no formal classes by any accredited instructors, but rather with many old coworkers and old bosses who were all proficient shooters. I have shot several competitions, all finishing slightly above average. My goals for this class with Gordon and Pat was to not only sharpen what skills I might have picked up along the way and break any bad habits I might have picked up as well. Gear and stuffs: I ran a Gen 3 Glock 19. It was not purchased new, but it was an agency trade it. The only modifications done to the gun were installation of XS Big Dot Sights (w/tritium), a Larry Vickers extended magazine release, front serration reduction, trigger guard undercut, and relief cut to mag well. All work to the frame itself was done by myself with a set of files along with a Dremel. No internal work was done to the Glock. As far as I know, all springs including recoil, trigger, and striker are factory. Holster choice was something that I had made the night before. It closely resembles an Off The Grid ADR MkI (https://otghex.com/products/adr-mki-ready-to-ship/) worn AIWB/Mexican carry/felon carry/appendix. Magazines were 3x 15rnd Glock factory magazines, with 1 riding IWB in an unknown make leather holster carried at the 8 o' clock position with one inside of my left pocket, simulating how I would carry on a regular basis. Other guns used by other classmates include two other G19s, one which simply got a stippling treatment, another which got a treatment from ATEi (http://ateiguns.com/), a Sig P239, a G17, a G23, a H&K USP, and a S&W M&P Compact. Holsters ranged from Safariland duty holsters to Serpas to Raven Concealment. Outside of one or two issues with reloads and a gun lacking some lubrication, all malfunctions observed were operator error and not gun issues. Day 1: Gordon and Pat started with a basic review of the 4 firearm safety rules. As this was an advanced class, we were all familiar with these rules, so a refresher was all that was needed. We went over the emergency procedure and locations of all medical aid devices were pointed out. At least two of the students in the class also carried their own tourniquets and other medical equipment. We started right in logically at getting the gun out of our holsters and getting a good grip on the gun. Since this was how the gun gets started into action, it would be fundamental to achieve a strong firm grip in other to manage recoil and be able to manipulate the weapon efficiently. Jumping onward, we powered our way through trigger control, reloads, strong hand and support hand firing, off line of attack (lateral movement), various shooting positions including kneeling, double kneeling, prone, shooting while moving, and multiple target engagement. Once we had our building blocks in place, we put it all together with some slow moving drills where we had to process the information given to us on the threat command and engage the target appropriately. Things were livened up a bit when the dueling tree was brought out. Students were pitted against each other to see not only who was fastest, but who was most consistent. Once a student winner was decided, he got the chance to shoot against Pat. Pat kept his cool and won the competition. Which really only made sense, as he was our instructor. Then we had a drill that simulated an unknown person breaking into our house and we had to deal with the threat while also considering our environment (extra mags, cell phone to call the appropriate authorities, etc), and potential friendlies (children, significant other, etc.) It was a very sobering experience after running the drill and then watching others run it as well and seeing your shortcomings. After a very long day, we broke and went home for the day. Day 2: We started out with a warm up of sorts, working on trigger reset at short ranges with increasingly smaller targets. Then we reviewed movement and shooting from different positions. Now the real fun started. Gordon and Pat really started hammering in how we needed to be thinkers first most, followed by trigger pullers after. We did more drills that had us identify targets in more detail while engaging them effectively. Then it was into the meat grider once more. A course of sorts was put together read more

I wanted to write up a quick review for the folks at Gray Ops. I just took their Tactical Shotgun Course on 2/21/2015. In brief, I'm spending the money to take their CCW course in May, so I must have liked this first class. Also, my 9 year old daughter wants to learn to shoot handguns, and I would take her here for instruction. So that, in and of itself, says a lot. First up, I'm not a peace officer, but I do have occasion to need defense in my job. Also, for a number of years, I carried an M9 and a Remington 870 guarding military installations, so I'm not a complete idiot dealing with firearms, but that was long ago. On to the course... Out of the gate, Pat, the lead instructor, had a ton of good information on when to deploy a firearm, and about the mandatory jury instructions that will follow a potential shooting. After that, there was enough ballistic information to make me question my shotgun as a primary home defense weapon (I'm changing my plans entirely). The last "classroom" activity was loading/unloading drills with dummy loads. You get your money's worth before you get any trigger time. On to the range, solid lessons continue. Pat runs a multitude of 2 and 4 round drills that quickly bring to the forefront problems with both your weapon, and weapon handling skill. Immediate feedback comes from both Pat and Gordon, the owner. I could explain the drills, but, without taking the class, you can't fully understand the outcome and/or lesson. Unfortunately, I found in the drills, that my shotgun didn't fully meet my needs, so I'm spending about $150, plus or minus, to get it where I want it. If you're smart, you realize this is a lesson better learned during a class, on the range, than when it really counts. Long story short, it's a great class. More importantly, however, is that both Gordon, the owner, and Pat, the lead instructor, are worthwhile people, worth listening to. It's been some of the best "shooting" money I've spent. read more

I just completed the beginner and intermediate handgun courses yesterday and today. These guys know their stuff! I came into the class having no prior instruction. The learning environment was fun and action packed. The class was small enough that no one was without one on one time when needed, and comments from the class at the end of the day reinforced that no one felt left behind at any point. From Dry drills to quals, everything we did made us better, more confident shooters. I can't thank Gordon, Pat, and Greg for all the confidence they have given me going into my new career. Whatever you have to do to get to their class, make it happen. It will be worth every penny, and every second. read more

Fundamental/Intermediate Handgun (I/II). May 3-4 I have an out-of-state LTC and was looking for tactical handgun training. I inquired with Gordon Gray re the Intermediate Handgun course. I had experience shooting and had taken classes for LTC (CCW). After a brief conversation with Gordon (including my experience with holsters), he suggested (more like insisted) that I start with their fundamental class before the intermediate class. I reluctantly agreed and my buddy and I signed up for both classes (I and II). Long story short. Gordon was 200% right. This fundamental class provided a good refresher of what we already knew and then started on the real fundamentals of shooting. The additional skills and training they provided in stance, draw, target acquisition and sighting, handgun grip, trigger reset, etc., was great. Everything we did later that day and in Handgun II built off those basics. By noon on day 1 we were putting rounds down range, working on and fundamentals of shooting including multiple shots on multiple targets. Day 2 included a short refresher from Day 1 and then we added more tactical tools to our tool box including movement, reloads, shooting from prone positions and barricade work. We also did a simulation on the 21 foot rule that was illuminating (21 foot rule? -- google it or just watch this last season of Justified). I became a more proficient, and better prepared, shooter through this course and will continue to improve as I hone these new skills and fundamentals. All of the above was done in a very safe, sane and respectful environment. The Gray Ops Team is Safety First and they did an outstanding job of running a safe range and course. The instructors were all first rate, experienced, professional firearms instructors employing the latest and most current tactics based on years of real time experience working in law enforcement. I was impressed by the entire team (Pat, Josh and Gordon) but thought Pat Deasy was particularly effective in communicating and demonstrating the fundamentals of shooting. I am looking forward to taking more advanced courses with Gray Ops. To sum it up in two words: "THUMBS UP!" (take the course and you will know what that means). read more

In the last 6 months I have completed 4 of Gray Op's training courses: Fundamental and Tactical Handgun (16 hours) as well as Fundamental and Tactical Carbine. I was looking for a training class that would meet CCW requirements, but the sense I got from looking at other options was that those classes were lacking on tactics. Gray Ops classes were not. It was educational, informative and lots of fun. Attending the training with friends (as I did) really adds to the experience. Highly recommend. The only con: It was raining when I trained. But as the class instructor said..."If it ain't raining, it ain't training." read more

Gray Ops 2-day Handgun Course Mar 1-2, 2014 I've owned firearms for over 20 years but this was the first course I have taken and the only thing I can say is WOW! I was taught more in 16 hours than I ever learned by simply going to a range and throwing away money on ammo. The staff is highly professional, focused on student safety, and they have an ability to TEACH by example. I will be attending many more of Gray Ops courses and have committed to getting trained. Thank you to Gordon and Pat for making this a great experience and motivating me to learn as much as I can. read more

Great class. I took the shotgun class. We got to shoot steel. The lectures were also informative. If you want to learn how to shoot shotgun, you'll learn it in this class. read more

You can't go wrong with Gray Ops. My wife and I have taken numerous handgun classes with Gordon and I just completed the fundamental and intermediate carbine class. Nothing less than professional! The way Gordon teaches is to build your skills to the next level with a emphasis on foundation. We've taken another class that was a waste of money, and actually scary. It showed us how professional Gray Ops runs their program. Our main goal is increasing our familiarity with fundamentals while adding in some new steps. Every step Gray Ops teaches is a building block to next levels. No matter what level you are at, they welcome you. They are also very accommodating with whatever equipment you bring, you DO NOT have to be outfitted with the best gear to fit in. Look forward to the next class!!!!! read more

Great instructors and well done two day training class. I did not known what to expect and was bit uneasy given my limited skill level. But the instructors were very good at letting you work at your own pace and not making anyone feel "dumb". I plan to take the same course again to reinforce what I learned. Highly recommend read more

Spent the past weekend at the Fundamental-Intermediate Handgun class. I had high expectations after looking at the web site and previous yelp reviews of Gray Ops. I can say that my expectations were not only met, but exceeded. The classes are very well thought out and presented. Great way to reinforce skills that you already have and learn new ones. Gordon and Pat were extremely professional, and very skilled at passing on their knowledge to the class. Thanks to both of you for pushing us to learn and improve our skills while having lots of fun at the same time. In an extremely safety conscience environment I'm happy to add. I will be back for additional training, and will highly recommend to my friends and family. Thanks again guys, hope to see you soon. George read more

Took another class with Gray Ops yesterday, Intermediate Tactical Hangun. Excellence in safety, instruction and helping advance my skills.

The strength of Gray Ops is its instructors. Needless to say, they are very knowlegeable and communicate that knowledge efficiently. But also, they are adept at evaluating each student's situation and focusing on problem areas. Some points of advice for new students: *Number of magazines and magazine pouches/carriers -- it may seem excessive, but considering those of us bound to 10-round magazine limits, it saves on time and effort. You will not have to break away from the line as often to top off magazines. *Knee and elbow pads -- not a requirement, but will greatly increase your comfort when going to kneeling/prone positions. *For rifle/shotgun courses, a good single or two point sling is a must. Know how to make all adjustments to it, you will probably find that you should make changes to the fit as you put it to use throughout the course. *Training has been very valuable not only for the skill and knowledge gained, but to test out gear. Some things that looked good at the time either turned out to be impractical or fell apart. Other things that seemed cobbled together actually held up pretty well. This is the time to find out, not when you are counting on it later! read more

I took my first, but not to be my last class, with Gray Ops last September 2012 and chose the Home Defensive course. Gordon and Patrick are without exception top notch trainers. They took the time to provide simple steps to educate on what and why. What is the reason for proper training, what is the proper way to hold your firearm. Why you need to be properly educated in ALL the firearms you own, why the best practice IS to practice. They took there time with each and every student and I feel that even though this was just 1 class, my skills and abilities improved ten fold. The term muscle memory was by far the lesson learned to respect the most and at the end of the day, what you practiced at 5 feet during the morning was pure reaction and muscle memory at 4pm 25 feet away with multiple targets. Awesome job Gordon!!!!! read more

I have taken multiple courses from the team at Gray ops over the years including the following: fundamental and intermediate handgun fundamental and transitional carbine handgun skill builder 2.5 ( I have actually taken this class twice) All the classes I have taken have been fun and enjoyable and I have learned a lot. The team is very professional and safe in how they run their class. All the instructors are also very approachable if you have any questions. I highly recommend Gray Ops for both those who have never taken any formal training and those who wish to increase their level of confidence and skill. I cannot say enough good things about Gordon and his team. Give them a shot! read more

Gray Ops is a first class firearms training program. They offer an extensive list of courses in Handgun training for the beginner, intermediate and advanced shooters. They also provide training courses for Rifle, Shotgun and even First Aid. I am proud to be a three time alumni student of this company and highly recommend for anyone who wants to find world class training and to be a responsible firearms owner!! read more

Gray Ops came highly recommended as providing the type of training for situations one hopes to never have to encounter in real life, but that you will certainly want to have should you ever need it. Owning a gun is one thing, knowing how to use it properly, legally and effectively is another. Understanding the enormity of the responsibility that goes with gun ownership, I reasoned that spending the extra money on learning how to better operate one safely and effectively was certainly in my best interest. Enter here, Gray Ops. Although originally interested in a Tactical First Aid course, with none on the schedule, I then opted for taking a Fundamental Tactical Carbine course and was immediately impressed with the level of instruction provided. We started with a bench discussion on carbine function along with a well illustrated take down and maintenance briefing. This was followed by getting our rifles properly sighted given the array of various optic and non-optic sightings students were using. We then moved into firing for effect using proper sight alignment, coupled with time trials and shooting from standing, prone, kneeling and on the move positions. We also covered clearing jams, including one that was a bit more rare and complicated that became a spontaneous "on the spot" teaching moment for all of us. The entire time, instructors Gordon Gray and Pat Deasy were total professionals, providing us with clear and effective instruction, correcting us when we needed assistance and leading the class through a well organized and structured set of drills. I appreciate the time I get on the range, but this certainly took my shooting to the next level and I can't recommend these classes enough for those who want the same. read more

Very professional and detail oriented classes, plenty of useful drills and a good amount of time dedicated to clearing malfunctions for the AR users. I would recommend to all levels of shooters. read more

I have had the privilege of taking three separate courses from Gray Ops Training. I initially searched them out when I was looking for a Sac County CCW certification course. I contacted about 4 different courses/instructors, I read reviews and even spoke with the instructors over the phone. I noticed a trend when talking on the phone with some instructors: They were all short with me, uninterested in answering my few simple questions, and didnt seem knowledgeable. It seems like those instructors were only interested in teaching you the minimum and giving you a certificate after you passed the class. I wanted to make sure the money I spent actually got me more than that... That is until I called Gordon with Gray Ops, I got a totally different response. He spent time on the phone explaining the process, answering questions and giving me the information I sought after. Once I finished the conversation I was confident this was the course to take. I felt as though I would actually learn something, gain skills and have plenty of hands on training. Which is exactly what I got. I later learned from friends who took other courses that they spend a lot more time in the classroom, didnt get proper one on one training and left the course without confidence in their newly acquired training. This was not the case with me. I took the Gray Ops course with my father, and my husband and we all had a mutual agreement about the course: that is was well worth the investment cost and time. My father has also taken other courses in the past and had a bad experience. He was actually very pleasantly surprised that the instructors with Grey Ops were not rude drill Sargents, but instead helpful and communicative instructors. I have since went back for other training courses. I have also sent all the employees at my place of business as a Christmas gift / bonus, for them to build skills as well. I refer Gray Ops with confidence to all my friends and family and will continue to. I also look forward to continuing my training with Gray Ops in the future. Renae Lamb read more

I took the Women's Fundamental Handgun course this weekend and the entire experience was so rewarding and enjoyable, it blew all my expectations out of the water. Learning the backgrounds of the laws, policies and penal codes surrounding CCW and firearms in general was very informative and important to know. Pat and Gordon both shared personal stories which helped to understand different situations a lot better and I should add, they both are hilarious! (lol!) The hands-on learning was awesome as well and Gordon and Pat made it feel comfortable for each of us to learn at our own pace and not feel bad if we weren't as familiar as the other students. Learning our stances, grips and proper techniques of holding, drawing and sights was really great to get familiar with before we started shooting with live fire. I loved the way their method of using 1 bullet per magazine and then building to more and more as we progressed through the drills. There were additional people there to help as well so it was really nice that we each got that individual learning and training and all the instructors were so helpful and friendly it made the entire day so enjoyable and HELPFUL. I walked away feeling very comfortable with my firearm and the basics of loading, drawing, trigger control and stance. You'd think 8 hours would feel like forever but it flew by because we were enjoying ourselves so much and we didn't want to leave at the end! I already signed up for the two-day training course in September and I cannot wait to get back out there with everyone and learn more fundamentals and get better and better from here. Thank you so much Gordon & Pat for everything, it was an experience I won't forget and one that I am kind of hooked on now. I would and AM recommending this course to everyone and especially all my female friends/ family because there's not always going to be a husband around to save or help us in a bad situation, so it's an awesome feeling to know we are learning the tools to defend ourselves and our family on our own if we need to. I appreciate this course very much and really appreciate all your help! Now I just wish I could spend every day on the range with Gray Ops! read more

Just took the Fundamentals and Intermediate Handgun course over this last weekend, and let me tell you, it was well worth every penny I paid!!! Pat and Gordon were the instructors and they know their stuff. Very good instructors and very personable, they were safe and thorough. Course was 8 hrs each day and we shot around 700-750 rounds, which was awesome! Taught; safe gun practices, load and reload drills, malfunction drills, situational awareness, how to shoot from many different positions, basically you name it, they taught it over the two days. Can't say enough about these guys. I am one day removed from the class and already signed up for the Defensive Shotgun course next month. Can't wait!! Keep up the good work guys!.....shooters ready?...Threat! read more